How to use a Henry lever action 22LR in under 60 seconds!

Published on March 4, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This guide demonstrates the essential steps for operating a Henry lever action .22LR rifle. It covers crucial safety procedures like leaving the action open to ensure the firearm is safe, proper loading of the tube magazine, and sighting alignment using the front post and rear notch. The video also details the firing process and final clearing.

Quick Summary

To make a Henry lever action .22LR rifle safe, keep the action open as there is typically no manual safety. For loading, clear the chamber, slide out the magazine tube, insert .22LR rounds tip-first, replace the tube, and cycle the lever. Aim by aligning the front post within the rear notch.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Safety and Clearing
  2. 00:13Iron Sights Explained
  3. 00:23Loading the Magazine
  4. 00:47Firing and Final Clearing

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make a Henry lever action .22LR rifle safe?

Most .22 lever action rifles, including Henry models, do not have a manual safety. To ensure the firearm is safe, you should open the action and leave it open. This prevents the rifle from being able to fire.

What are the iron sights on a Henry .22LR rifle?

The Henry .22LR typically features a front post sight and a rear notch sight. For accurate aiming, align the front post both horizontally and vertically within the rear notch, using the very tip of the front post as your point of aim.

How do you load a tube-fed Henry .22LR magazine?

First, ensure the chamber is clear. Then, unlock and slide out the magazine spring tube. Insert .22LR rounds tip-forward into the loading port until full. Finally, replace the spring tube and cycle the lever to chamber a round.

How do you confirm a Henry .22LR rifle is clear after shooting?

After firing the last round, the trigger will click on an empty chamber. To confirm it's clear, open the action one last time and visually inspect the chamber to ensure no rounds remain.

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